Here You Can Find "Sweat Free" clothing and Fair Trade Items! Most of these items are made by former sweatshop workers who now work for themselves, Show Your Support Now!
This information comes directly from sweatfree.org/shoppingguide and organicconsumers.org please visit their site to learn more.Clothing:
Justice Clothing offers a wide-range of sweatshop-free apparel. Justice Clothing sells only union-made clothing, because members of independent unions earn higher wages and benefits, and have a voice on the job. Order online at
http://www.justiceclothing.com/.
Autonomie Project is a fashion and footwear company offering stylish sweatshop-free & eco-friendly t-shirts and accessories. Autonomie works exclusively with small, independent cooperatives and sweatfree facilities located in developing areas of the world. Autonomie uses only organic cotton and natural, eco-friendly materials and is 100% vegan. Order online at
http://www.autonomieproject.com/ or call 877-218-9131.
Maggie's Organics provides comfortable, durable, affordable and beautiful articles of apparel and accessories made from materials that restore, sustain and enhance the resources, including human, from which they are made. Consumers may request that their order be filled with garments sewn only by cooperatives. Based on availability, Maggie's will confirm via email before shipping. Order online at
http://www.maggiesorganics.com/.
Fuerza Unida manufactures a wide-range of products including women's tops, baby clothes, t-shirts, flags, uniforms and more. This U.S.-based company focuses on women's, immigration, environmental issues and health development. Order online at
http://www.lafuerzaunida.org/.
Solidarity Clothing is a fair trade company working directly with sewing cooperatives in Bolivia. The company makes fine polo shirts in 100% cotton. Order online at
http://www.solidarityclothing.org/ or call 888-331-0553.
Men's Wear:
DeMoulin Apparel manufactures formal men's wear, including tuxedo pants, jackets, shirts, and bow ties as well as a wide variety of school and work outerwear. Over 150 workers at two locations are members of Workers United Local 546. To order, call: 1-800-228-8134. To view:
http://www.demoulin.com/.
Kenneth Gordon makes the fine quality men's dress shirts. The workers are members of Workers United Local 2647. Order online at
www.mensapparel.com/kengodrsh.
Protexall carries a line of casual men's wear, including pants, shirts, and jackets. The company has also manufactured quality workwear and uniforms for over 100 years. Order online at
http://www.protexallinc.com/.
Traditions Fair Trade sells men's dress shirts, sneakers and leather shoes made in worker-run factories in Argentina. Order online at
http://www.traditionsfairtrade.com/.
Baby Clothes
Rage Baby sells fun, off-beat, irreverent t-shirts for your baby to express herself! Baby t-shirts are organic cotton and fairly-traded from a cooperative in Nicaragua. Order online at
http://www.ragebaby.com/.
The Working World is a non-profit organization dedicated to the expansion of economic democracy. Their core project is a fund that provides productive capital directly to workers through fair loans and investments. They also help market products from the cooperatives and democratic workplaces they support. Order online at
http://www.theworkingworld.org/.
Coats / Outerwear
Leather Coats is your home for leather outerwear and accessories. Their workers are members of Workers United Local 73. Order online from their USA union-made section at
http://www.leathercoatsetc.com/.
SterlingWear of Boston was founded in 1968. The company produces Navy-style pea-coats and outerwear. Over 50 manufacturing workers are members of UNITE HERE Local 1. Order online at
http://www.sterlingwear.com/.
T-Shirts
Donnelly/Colt is a two-person home business that has been committed to working with union-made and imprinted garments for 33 years. Request "union-made" when ordering. Mail order from www.donnellycolt.com or call 1-860-455-9621.
Just Shirts
works in partnership with a women's worker-owned cooperative in El Salvador to produce high quality fairly-traded and sweatshop-free t-shirts, hoodies and canvas bags. Order online at
http://www.justshirts.ca/.
Nicaraguan Garment Workers Fund
sells sweatshop-free, fairly-traded, and 100% certified organic tees and shirts. All of the profits go directly to supporting the development of the Nueva Vida Cooperative in Nicaragua. Order online at
http://www.ngwfund.org/.
Union Shirt Supply, sells union-made t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, reflective safety tees, and flame resistant shirts.
http://www.unionshirtsupply.com/Wholesale
EthixSupply.com wholesales union-made in the USA headwear, bags, shirts and more. They can do custom screen printing, embroidery or direct digital printing for your Local, organization, or company. Order online at
http://www.ethixsupply.com/ or call 877-709-3845.
Fair Trade Uniforms
offers an opportunity for schools to wear their commitment to ending poverty on their sleeves. Their production partners are projects established by the Sisters of the Good Shepard. Order online at
http://www.fairtradeuniforms.org/ or call 718-204-0909.
North Country Fair Trade
specializes in the sale of blank t-shirts and tote bags to schools, stores and organizations that want to imprint their logo on a promotional product. Oxford style men's shirts made from organic cotton with a hand woven trim from Guatemalan fabrics are also available. As partners in the business, members of Maquiladora Dignidad y Justicia divide income earned by the production team and divide earnings equally among members. Order online at
http://www.ethicalgoods.org/.
Union Maid Screen Printing
is a democratic, soon to be worker-owned company, providing quality silk screen services. Union Maid is committed to providing sweatshop-free products. To order, go online at
http://www.unionmaidscreenprinting.com/ and send them an email.
Union Shirt Supply, sells union-made t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, reflective safety tees, and flame resistant shirts.
http://www.unionshirtsupply.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shop sweatfree in your local stores
The following are a sample of sweatfree products made by organized workers available in your local stores. The companies produce with all or mostly union-labor. Look for the brand label and "made in Canada" or "made in the USA" to be sure of buying sweatfree.
Jack Victor is a family-owned corporation that manufactures fine quality men's garment using the experience of the traditional know-how and the most modern equipment to maintain the highest of quality standards. Find a store at
http://www.jackvictor.com/. Look for Jack Victor "made in Canada."
Metro Sportswear makes down-filled Canada Goose brand coats. The workers are members of Workers United Local 437. Find a store at
http://www.canada-goose.com/. Look for Canada Goose "made in Canada."
Resistol has made great western style hats since the 1920s. Over 200 manufacturing workers in two production locations are members of Workers United Locals 128H and 129H. Find a distributor at:
http://www.resistolhat.com/. Ask for Resistol "made in the USA."
Schott N.Y.C. makes pea coats, aviator jackets, and motorcycle jackets. The workers are members of Workers United Local 169C. Find a store at
http://www.schottnyc.com/. Look for Schott "made in the USA."
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Food:
Organic Consumers Association
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is an online and grassroots non-profit 501(c)3 public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/